Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai eight hours ahead of Manchester.
Your MAN to SHA flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport is a popular stopover on the MAN to SHA route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
At the moment, $437 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $818. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAN to SHA if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
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Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manchester Airport, 59.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near MAN:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Reserve a hotel near SHA if you're catching a late Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase the odds of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from MAN to SHA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are highlights.